Parent Education Programs In Hawai'i - Center on the Family

Hawai‘i-Kona <strong>Programs</strong>Turning Point for Families –Alternatives to ViolenceWest Hawai‘i77-6425 Kuakini Highway,Suite B-201Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Phone: 326-1607 Fax: 326-1410 Contact Person: ShannonEmeliano E-mail: konawhatv@yahoo.comTt’s House64-1032 Mmalahoa Highway,#305Kamuela, HI 96743Mailing Address:P.O. Box 2655Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 885-6777 Fax: 885-4998 Web site: www.tutushouse.org Contact Person: Dana Moody E-mail: tutus@tutushouse.orgYMCA Family CourtVisitation <strong>Center</strong>74-5606 Pwai PlaceKona, HI 96740 Phone: 329-2995 Fax: 329-3722 Contact Person: Elaine Goggin<strong>Parent</strong> <strong>Education</strong> ClassesClassesCommon Sense <strong>Parent</strong>ingA program designed for parents and children who have been exposed todomestic violence. Separate classes are available for parents of children agesbirth – 5, and ages 6 and up. The goals of this class include learning how toeffectively discipline and communicate with your child, change behavior andincrease self control, and respond positively to your child. Once a week for 2 hours for 15 weeks Free childcare if requested in advance Fee: $1 per class, book $15How to Talk So Your Kids Will ListenThis course, for parents and grandparents, provides a variety of simple ways tocommunicate positively with children. Each week different topics are coveredsuch as dealing with feelings, engaging cooperation, alternatives topunishment, encouraging autonomy, praise, and freedom from playing roles.Resource booklet and handouts are included. Once a week for 1½ hours for 6 weeks Classes are offered intermittently as community needs arise Call the program for class schedule Fee: Free- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Developing Capable Young PeopleThis class is based on raising self-reliant children in a self-indulgent world andteaches ways to help children make wise decisions. Once a week for 2 hours for 10 weeks Classes are offered intermittently as community needs arise Call the program for class schedule Fee: Free<strong>Parent</strong>ing Solutions (support group)This support group meets to discuss simple and common sense approaches toparenting. Topics include normal and healthy child development, basic care ofchildren and how to meet their needs effectively, effective discipline, thedomestic violence cycle, the effects of domestic violence on children, andsuccessful co-parenting. Once a week (Tuesday) for 2 hours (6 – 8 p.m.) for 6 weeks Fee: $10 per class per person14